Democrats Win Four of Five South County House Seats
Voters in Missouri's South County elected representatives to five state House districts in the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Democrats won four of five South County House districts in the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections, while Republican Bob Mahacek took District 95. Democrat Michael Burton won District 92 with 62.55% of the vote, and Republican incumbent Brad Christ lost District 96 to Democrat Matt Vitale with 53.23%.
Why it matters
The results determine which party holds each of the five contested seats in the Missouri House of Representatives. Changes in District 96 end Brad Christ's term on Jan. 6, 2027, shifting representation for South County voters.
Democrat Michael Burton won District 92 with 62.55% of the vote (9,347 votes), while Republican Bob Mahacek won District 95 with 51.49% (8,714 votes). Libertarian Shane Ferguson received 255 votes (1.38%) in District 96.
The players
Brad Christ
Republican incumbent who lost his District 96 seat to Democrat Matt Vitale in the 2026 midterm election.
Matt Vitale
Democrat who won Missouri House District 96 with 53.23% of the vote in the 2026 midterm election.
Michael Burton
Democrat who won Missouri House District 92 with 62.55% of the vote in the 2026 midterm election.
The details
Democrat Bridget Walsh Moore won District 93 uncontested with 7,647 votes, and Democrat Cathy Summers won District 94 with 54.10% against Republican Maryellen Murphy's 45.90%. The five districts cover the South County region of Missouri.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Midterm elections held for South County House districts.
Jan. 6, 2027: Brad Christ's District 96 term ends.
Need to Know
The results cover five Missouri House seats across South County, all contested under the state's current district map. Democrats gained ground in a region where Republicans had held most seats before the midterm election.
Missouri voters in these five South County districts now have new representatives in the state House. Brad Christ's term ends Jan. 6, 2027, so District 96 residents will be represented by Matt Vitale when the next session begins.
The takeaway
Party control of the five South County seats changed hands in key districts, and the new members take office in the next legislative session. Voters can track how these representatives vote on state legislation after January 2027.
Further reading
Track other Missouri election results as counts are finalized across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by St. Louis Call Newspapers.
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